§ 5-5-9. Depth of Graves; Who Shall Dig Them.  


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  • All graves shall be dug to a depth of not less than two (2) feet to the top of the coffin for all persons over twelve (12) years of age and not less than three (3) feet for all under twelve (12), and no person except the Cemetery Superintendent or his authorized assistants shall be allowed to dig any grave or open any tomb for the interment of any dead body.

(10-12-76)